Get a glimpse at the earliest days of Deer Park with historical photos

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been posting on its Facebook page. Each post generates detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people who helped build the city. less

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been posting on its Facebook page. Each post generates detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the ... more

A 1932 plat of Deer Park, showing that Center Street was once called West.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

In
1895, the “big snow” surprised everyone in town, including a
train load of prospectors who had just arrived. Records indicate it
snowed 22 inches in 4 days.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

An aerial view of Deer Park from the '50s. The Deer... Photo-9785346.127954 - Houston Chronicle

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The building of the the United Methodist Church.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

The building of the the United Methodist Church. The Deer... Photo-9785343.127954 - Houston Chronicle

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Battle of San Jacinto survivors meeting in Galveston in 1880.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city. less

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the ... more

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city. less

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the ... more

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city. less

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the ... more

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

Deer Park High School students in homemaking class in the... Photo-9785360.127954 - Houston Chronicle

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The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city. less

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the ... more

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city. less

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the ... more

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city. less

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the ... more

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city. less

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the ... more

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city. less

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the ... more

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

Early football practices at Deer Park High School. The... Photo-9785310.127954 - Houston Chronicle

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The opening of Dow Park in the early '70s.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

The opening of Dow Park in the early '70s. The Deer... Photo-9785313.127954 - Houston Chronicle

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The opening of Dow Park in the early '70s.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

The opening of Dow Park in the early '70s. The Deer... Photo-9785344.127954 - Houston Chronicle

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The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city. less

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the ... more

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city. less

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the ... more

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city. less

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the ... more

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city. less

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the ... more

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city. less

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the ... more

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city. less

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the ... more

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city. less

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the ... more

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city. less

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the ... more

The scene at a 1971 ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of Center Street from 13th to
"L" Street, which was later renamed Pasadena Blvd.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city. less

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the ... more

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city. less

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the ... more

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city. less

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the ... more

The Burgess family aboard the Battleship Texas soon after it arrived in La Porte.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city. less

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the ... more

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city. less

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the ... more

This is the pool at Deer Park High School (what is now the north campus) in 1953.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

This is the pool at Deer Park High School (what is now the north... Photo-9785294.127954 - Houston Chronicle

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The (small) Lynchburg Ferry in the late 1800s.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

The (small) Lynchburg Ferry in the late 1800s. The Deer... Photo-9785295.127954 - Houston Chronicle

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The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city. less

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the ... more

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.

The Deer Park Historical Committee shared some historical photos that it’s been sharing on its official Facebook page. Each post brings about detailed, pride-filled conversation about days long gone and the lives of the people that helped build the city.